Labour Day 2026 in New Zealand
Labour Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Monday, October 26, 2026
7 days ago
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About Labour Day 2026
Labour Day 2026 falls on Monday, October 26. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, October 24.
Labour Day is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand on the fourth Monday in October. It commemorates the campaign for the eight-hour working day, a fight New Zealand claims to have won earlier than almost anywhere else.
Labour Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 26, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | October 25, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Labour Day 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 2, 2027 Day after New Year's Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Feb 6, 2027 Waitangi Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | Fri | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, October 26, 2026
- Date rule
- Fourth Monday in October
- Legal status
- Public holiday nationwide (Holidays Act 2003)
- First observed
- October 28, 1890; statutory holiday from 1900 under the Labour Day Act 1899
- Commemorates
- The eight-hour working day campaigned for by Samuel Parnell from 1840
- Moved to Monday
- 1910, from the second Wednesday in October
Frequently asked questions
What day is Labour Day in 2026?
Labour Day 2026 is on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Is Labour Day a day off in 2026?
Labour Day is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Labour Day 2026?
Labour Day 2026 was 7 days ago, on October 26, 2026.